2024 Awards & Season Launch
On Saturday 22nd March, the Marist Water Polo Club hosted its 2024 awards ceremony, celebrating the achievements of its members throughout the 2024 season. A total of 47 awards were presented, recognising players, coaches, and volunteers for their contributions to the club. Awards included Player of the Year across all age groups, Marist Values Awards, goalkeeper recognitions, as well as special accolades such as Coach of the Year, Volunteer of the Year, and Service Awards. The event was a fantastic way to reflect on the season’s successes and bring the Marist Water Polo community together ahead of the 2025 season.
2024 Award Recipients
Under 12
A Grade Player of the Year – Luca Liao
A Grade Marist Values Award – Zoey Wilson
B Grade Player of the Year – Kobi Hornibrook
B Grade Marist Values Award – Siera Amosa
C Grade Player of the Year – Xavier Olsen
C Grade Marist Values Award – Euan Duncan
Goalkeeper of the Year – Amelia Hallam
Under 14
Girls Division 1 Player of the Year – Frankie McGuiness
Girls Division 2 Player of the Year – Eve Handy
Girls Marist Values Award Winners – Amelia Hoeglinger
Boys Division 1 Player of the Year – Gianni Gola
Boys Division 2 Player of the Year – Sam Wright
Boys Marist Values Award Winner – Isaiah Hornibrook
Under 16
Girls Division 1 Player of the Year – Ella O’Brien
Girls Division 2 Player of the Year – Dalia Milev
Girls Marist Values Award Winner – Sylvie McLean
Boys Division 1 Player of the Year – Lachlan Schnauer
Boys Division 2 Player of the Year – Caleb Wilson
Boys Marist Values Award Winner – Matteo Gola
Under 18
Women’s Division 1 Player of the Year – Bailee Swindells
Women’s Division 2 Player of the Year – Clara McLean
Women’s Marist Values Award Winner – Riaan Bryant
Men’s Division 1 Player of the Year – Josh Anderson
Men’s Division 2 Player of the Year – Zach Kirk
Men’s Marist Values Award Winner – Rowan Ellyett
Under 21
Women’s Player of the Year – Holly Roberts
Women’s Marist Values Award Winner – Taylor Fisher
Men’s Player of the Year – Kelly McDowell
Men’s Marist Values Award Winner – Bronson Chungson
Seniors
Makutu Women – Player of the Year – Ava Sands
Makutu Men – Player of the Year – Hugo Borich
Makutu Women – Marist Values Award Winner – Alice McLaughlin
Makutu Men – Marist Values Award Winner – Isaac Petterson
Magic Women Player of the Year – Kate Henderson
Magic Men Player of the Year – Fabian Wanrooij
Magic Women Marist Values Award Winner – Isabella Jacka
Magic Men Marist Values Award Winner – Oliver Schnauer
Masters Women Player of the Year – Frankie Snell
Masters Men Player of the Year – Fabian Wanrooij
Masters Women Marist Values Award Winner – Emma O’Brien
Masters Men Marist Values Award Winner – Rudi Visser
Goalkeepers
Junior Girls Goalkeeper of the Year – Charlie Sawden
Junior Boys Goalkeeper of the Year – Matteo Gola
Senior Women’s – Goalkeeper of the Year
Senior Men’s – Goalkeeper of the Year
Coach of the Year – Paul Swindells